Brown Doors of Belgium ~~ Antwerp and Bruges
Thursday Doors – 10/25/2018
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Tag Archives: travel
A Photo a Week Challenge: From Above
New York City viewed from the top of Thirty Rock.
Chicago viewed from the Willis (Sears) Tower
Los Angeles (Westside) viewed from the Getty Center
Salzburg, viewed from above the hills.
A Photo a Week: From Below
Beautiful or Creepy?
While in Amsterdam last April, I saw an installation by French artist Christian Boltanski at the Oude Kerk (“old church”), Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish church which also functions as a venue for art events. I confess I was bit divided between admiring the message and somber beauty of the exhibition and feeling a bit creeped out by the dark setting, the whispers, and the “statues” that would ask questions when you walked by them. The first time I passed by one it asked me: “Tell me, what is death like?” Scared the hell out of me! So, what do you think?
In Bruges
Bruges (Brugge in Dutch) is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in Belgium. The medieval center of Bruges, which is very well preserved, is a UNESCO world heritage site. I loved the architecture, the beautiful canals and their surroundings, and the overall atmosphere of the place. Bruges became a lot more well known after the 2008 film “In Bruges,” from Irish-British director Martin McDonagh, which is set almost entirely there. I saw it back then and have ever since wanted to see the real thing, which finally happened this past April. Here are some highlights of beautiful Brugge.
Amsterdam
Starting a two week trip in Europe, visiting Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. Will not be posting daily.
Thursday Doors – 03/22/2018
Restaurant Doors
NOBU, Japanese Cuisine, New York, NY.
Sonoma, California Cuisine, Los Angeles, California.
Fogo de Chão, Brazilian Grill. Beverly Hills, California.
Hofbräuhaus, Beer House and Restaurant. Munich, Germany.
